{"id":2582261,"date":"2026-03-20T17:33:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-threatens-uk-bases-after-london-allows-us-use-for-strikes\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T17:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:35:11","slug":"iran-threatens-uk-bases-after-london-allows-us-use-for-strikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-threatens-uk-bases-after-london-allows-us-use-for-strikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran threatens UK bases after London allows US use for strikes"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Firan-threatens-uk-bases-after-london-allows-us-use-for-strikes%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2582261&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Britain shifted its stance on allowing U.S.use of its bases for strikes on Iran, clearing Royal Air force bases in Gloucestershire and Diego Garcia for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alls-not-well-in-bidenland-volunteers-quitting-in-droves-anonymous-staffers-claim\/\" title=\"Trouble in Bidenland: Volunteers Leaving, Anonymous Staffers Allege\">defensive actions aimed<\/a> at targeting Iranian assets in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran\u2019s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the move and warned of retaliation, arguing that London\u2019s decision endangers British lives. The U.K. had previously resisted giving access to its bases but has moved toward a more assertive posture, while stressing it will act in line with international law and avoid becoming drawn into a wider conflict. The RAF has increased its presence in the Middle East,with more jets and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-the-biden-administration-is-politicizing-the-military\/\" title=\"How the Biden Administration is Politicizing the Military\">flight hours<\/a> then in 15 years,and Britain has sent additional planners to U.S. Central Command to improve security in the Strait of Hormuz.This pivot coincides with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >broader international statements<\/a> of readiness to contribute to securing the Strait, including remarks from france, Germany, Japan, and other nations.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Iran threatens UK bases after London allows US use for strikes<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2538703\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"100\">Iran<\/a> threatened to strike U.K. bases after London cleared the United States to use them for some strikes.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/united-kingdom\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"547\">United Kingdom<\/a> shifted its position on the use of its bases by the U.S. for strikes against Iran, allowing its usage for the targeting of Iranian military assets targeting the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/strait-of-hormuz\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"21488\">Strait of Hormuz<\/a>. After the news broke, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi portrayed the move as unpopular and vowed retaliation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4499056\/democrat-waves-off-hamas-tied-unrwa-workers-while-pressing-mike-waltz-gaza\/\">Democrat waves off 19 Hamas-tied UNRWA workers while pressing Mike Waltz on Gaza<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4498796\/us-troops-fighting-iran-backed-militias-iraq\/\">US troops are fighting Iranian-backed militias in Iraq in addition to Iran<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4498863\/lauren-boebert-hard-no-pentagon-iran-funding-mike-johnson-tough-spot\/\">Lauren Boebert&#8217;s hard &#8216;no&#8217; on Pentagon Iran funding request puts Mike Johnson in tough spot<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Vast majority of the British People do not want any part in the Israel-U.S. war of choice on Iran,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/araghchi\/status\/2035070810034180296\">he posted on X<\/a>. &ldquo;Ignoring his own People, Mr. Starmer is putting British lives in danger by allowing UK bases to be used for aggression against Iran. Iran will exercise its right to self-defense.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The main bases the U.S. would use are thousands of miles from Iran in the U.K. proper and Diego Garcia, considerably out of range of Tehran&rsquo;s most advanced missiles. Iran could choose to open up strikes against all U.K. bases in the region in retaliation, with London having bases in Cyprus, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n<p>Hours before London cleared the U.S. usage of its bases for some strikes, Araghchi held a call with U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, warning of the consequences if such a move were taken.<\/p>\n<p>The U.K. has shifted its stance on Iran since the war began on Feb. 28 from a lukewarm backer of the U.S. to a more assertive one. London declined to give the U.S. access to its bases ahead of Operation Epic Fury, though on the second day, it cleared the U.S. to use Royal Air Force bases in Gloucestershire and Diego Garcia for purely &ldquo;defensive&rdquo; strikes.<\/p>\n<p>London&rsquo;s foot-dragging angered President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a>, who repeatedly insulted U.K. Prime Minister <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/keir-starmer\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"3660\">Keir Starmer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is not Winston Churchill that we&rsquo;re dealing with,&rdquo; he said on March 3, referring to the World War II-era prime minister.<\/p>\n<p>Trump also called other <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nato\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"603\">NATO<\/a> allies &ldquo;cowards&rdquo; for not helping in opening up the Strait of Hormuz. Starmer&rsquo;s further loosening of U.S. restrictions on the use of its bases was framed as consistent with its stance all along.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The principles behind the UK&rsquo;s approach to the conflict remain the same: the UK remains committed to defending our people, our interests and our allies, acting in accordance with international law and not getting drawn into the wider conflict,&rdquo; the U.K. government said in a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/statement-on-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east-20-march-2026\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The RAF has helped repel Iranian drone and missile assaults on Jordan, Qatar, and the UAE. The U.K. Ministry of Defense <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DefenceHQ\/status\/2035035024999731579?s=20\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DefenceHQ\/status\/2035035024999731579?s=20\">announced<\/a> on Friday that it had more jets flying in the Middle East than at any point in the past 15 years, with its pilots exceeding 700 flight hours. The RAF has not been used for any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/he-has-been-pathetically-weak-tom-cotton-says-its-ill-advised-for-biden-to-meet-with-putin\/\" title=\"\u2018He Has Been Pathetically Weak\u2019: Tom Cotton Says It\u2019s Ill-Advised For Biden to Meet With Putin\">offensive actions<\/a> as of yet.<\/p>\n<p>The U.K. also said it had sent a &ldquo;small number of additional planners&rdquo; to U.S. Central Command to plan ways to &ldquo;improve security&rdquo; in the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n<p>The opening of its bases for use against assets targeting the Strait of Hormuz is vague, and could hypothetically open up their use for hits against most Iranian missile and drone infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4497428\/uk-france-japan-germany-secure-strait-of-hormuz\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4497428\">UK, FRANCE, JAPAN, GERMANY, AND OTHERS VOICE READINESS TO CONTRIBUTE TO SECURE STRAIT OF HORMUZ<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>London&rsquo;s move is the first concrete step it has taken to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4497428\/uk-france-japan-germany-secure-strait-of-hormuz\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4497428\">voicing its willingness<\/a> to do so in a joint statement with France, Germany, Japan, Italy, and the Netherlands on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We express our readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait. We welcome the commitment of nations who are engaging in preparatory planning,&rdquo; the statement said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iran warns UK bases after UK allows US strikes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2582262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26065783118999_a8285a.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[3823,76266,76265,76267,57696],"class_list":["post-2582261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-iran","tag-london-policy","tag-uk-bases","tag-uk-us-relations","tag-us-strikes"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26065783118999_a8285a.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2582261","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2582261"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2582261\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2582265,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2582261\/revisions\/2582265"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2582262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2582261"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2582261"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2582261"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}